Avantone Pro CK40 – Stereo Multi-Pattern FET Microphone

The Avantone "Cabernet (C-series)" mics are designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics. The Avantone CK-40 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance is comparable to some of the world's finest Stereo FET Mics...but at a fraction of their cost!

Our rugged CK-40 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of BRASS. Aesthetically, it features an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and grill. The Discreet Class A Low-Noise FET circuitry will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs.

Any studio can proudly offer the stereo CK-40 as a group vocal mic, room mic, piano mic, or utility condenser due to its versatility...It exudes class visually as well as sonically.

Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability. The versatile Avantone CK-40 Stereo Class A FET microphone features twin LARGE 35mm center-terminated pressure gradient transducers. Their close physical proximity places them in a tight vertical array to allow accurate stereo imaging without phase issues arising. The top capsule/grill assembly rotates UP TO 90 degrees relative to the lower capsule/grill assembly. This feature along with the multi-pattern independent selector choices allow for all stereo recording techniques to be utilized. (XY-Coincident / Blumlein, M-S)

• <> Type: Stereo True Condenser Microphone
• <> Polar Pattern(s): Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8 (x2)
• <> Capsule: (2) Dual plate 35mm gold sputtered diaphragm / brass assembly
• <> Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz +/- 3dB
• <> Output Impedance: <=250 Ohms / transformer isolated
• <> Sensitivity: -40dB
• <> S/N Ratio: 77dB re 1Pa
• <> Maximum SPL: 147 dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)
• <> Equivalent Noise Level: 17dB (A weighted EC651)
• <> Output Connector: Male XLR 5 pin with included breakout box and cable
• <> High-Pass Switch: 80 Hz 6dB/octave
• <> Attenuation Switch: -10dB
• <> Power Requirement: Standard 48 Volt Phantom (x2) 3mA current consumption
• <> Included Accessories:
• <> Shockmount
• <> Padded Wooden Box
• <> Foam Filter
• <> 2x1 splitter box
• <> 30' Cable
• <> Metal road case
• <> Dimensions: 27.6mm X 49mm
• <> Weight: .95 kgs / 2.1 lbs
• <> Finish: Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body